Came here the weeks leading to this bakery officially closed its business. The bakery itself is crowded with lots of seats filled with seniors and crowds of customers awaiting to place their orders for their fresh buns and cakes. There were also some specialty dimsum items that tasted good. Glad I made it to this bakery before they closed their doors.

I came on the last day it was open and am so sad it's closing. I went for the pork bun as everyone had compared it to mei lei wah, but they were sold out. instead, I got this amazing chicken croissant that truly changed my life. so sad this place is now gone, the workers were quick and the indoor seating made it feel a lot more inviting.

They're closing tomorrow (10/22/23) so in commemoration of all the amazing food I've eaten from here, and to support their legacy I'm leaving a review. My mom used to frequent this place before I became a loyalist anytime I'd be around. And it was always heartwarming to come in and see all the aunties chatting and snacking at the tables in the front. Their egg tarts & pineapple buns with their amazing HK Milk Tea is my favorite combo. But they also have savory baked goods like pork floss cake and char siu baked buns that my husband loves. Whenever the freezer would be stocked with frozen meat buns to take home and enjoy on my own time, I would have the best day!! They have prepared food like congee, rice noodles, and dim sum items like siu mai all the way in the back for affordable prices. I'm SAD to recognize I'll never get to step foot inside Kam Boat again, but am so grateful for the memories I had with their foods and hope the owner gets to retire and relax the rest of their years out :")

PSA!! They are closing shop on Oct 22nd, 2023 I walked in this morning to get my favourite pasteies - pork floss bun, ham/egg croissant. And I saw this note :( need to look for a new favourite HK style bakery.

NOTE: CASH ONLY If you don't live in Chinatown then this place would probably not be on your radar. Because it sure as heck wasn't on mine. I only went in because it was right across the street from my hotel, and one of the few places open at 7am with some real food. And boy am I glad that I popped in! Be warned, if you go early they may not have put out the English labels on the pastries. Most items are behind the counter and an employee gets it for you. I pointed to a croissant and asked for whatever had pineapple in it. The line moves very very fast. You can be in and out in two minutes. I ate my pineapple bun there in the restaurant. There is plenty of seating, and it shouldn't be an issue to get a spot. The bun was soooo fluffy. Just absolute heaven in every bite. The pineapple flavor is very present, and it even has some sort of pineapple dust near the middle that elevates the dish further. The croissant I saved for later, knowing I'd be busy for the foreseeable future. It held up well in my bag and was equally as delicious. Light, buttery, but not too airy. The perfect croissant. Delicious! I went back a second time on my last day in town to grab a bunch of stuff to bring home, which I have yet to try. A roast pork bun, a coconut cream buns, more pineapples buns, and some mystery cream bun. I also had a pineapple smoothie. Made fresh right there, I saw the syrup and pineapples chunks go into the blender. Oh, and did I mention the food is cheap too??? Like $2 for any one bun, and $3.25 for a 32oz FRESH smoothie. Take this review as a sign to check this place out. It might blend in with the hundreds of other Chinese shops in the area, but once you have a taste it will stand out in your mind forever.

Solid bakery in Chinatown! I heard they were famous for their egg tarts, so I decided to check it out. This was a Wednesday night before dinner and there were still a few things (but not many) left. We got several egg tarts, Portuguese tarts, and pineapple buns. The tarts were delicious. The crust is thicker than usual, and I really enjoyed the filling - thick and flavorful. If I had to pick one, I'd probably go with the Portuguese tarts. The pineapple buns were good quality as well. Thicker inside although there's no filling, but the pineapple topping was yummy and the perfect texture. Reasonable pricing as well - each tart/bun came out to a little more than $1. There were also a good number of Chinese grandmas hanging out, so you know it's a good spot. I haven't tried many bakeries in Chinatown so I'm not sure how Kam Boat compares, but I would recommend it if you're looking for some good egg tarts and buns.

D'oh! I should've specified Portuguese egg tarts in my order because I got the regular egg tarts by default (forgot that there are two types sold here). Really wanted to try the Portuguese ones, but welp, I guess I'll just review the regular ones then. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The regular egg tarts are alright. The shortbread crust is kinda overly sweet and the egg custard is thicker than expected (sorta reminds me of flan). Also a little too eggy in taste (yeah, I'm a bit picky with egg tarts). Overall decent egg tarts in a pinch but I wouldn't go out of my way for them. As a thirst quencher I got menu listing "tea with milk (HK style)." Pretty good and balanced Hong Kong milk tea. Best $1.75 I spent in my NYC trip lol.

Stopped by in the afternoon of a Thursday. It was pretty busy but moved quickly since pastries and things are premade and you just order. The inside is small but there were tons of food options. We just tried the traditional Chinese egg tarts (they have portugués too which are slightly more expensive) for $1.50. They had more filling than any I've ever had before and the crust was very thin! A perfect balance. No eggy taste and perfect sweetness. Service was fast and helpful.

The bakery is on the outskirts of Chinatown, but you have to come here for the Portuguese egg tarts. You know the bakery is good when it's still bustling at 10:30am with Asian grandpas and grandmas. Order at the back of the bakery, and they'll hand you the tray of your goods to pay at the counter. One of the better Portuguese egg tarts I've had in the States. The egg itself is very silky but still able to hold itself up after a bite has been taken. The crust on the bottom of the tart isn't thick and is super flakey and buttery all around. I got it when it was fresh out of the oven, so it was still warm. It has just the right amount of sweetness. The regular egg tart is okay. It's not the best, and I would skip it the next time. The color on it is also very pale in comparison to the Portuguese egg tart. The crust was buttery but not flakey, so it didn't hit the same as the Portuguese egg tart. Not sure if they take card, but I always make sure to bring cash at any Chinese bakery.

A new discovery for us as we were searching for some good egg tarts in Chinatown and stumbled upon Kam Boat! Deliciously soft with a thick egg custard filling - this is a solid choice amongst the many bakeries in Chinatown. We appreciated the warm tart with a delicate, flaky crust at a very reasonable ($1.75) price point.